On Rejection

Rejection. Just hearing the word can sting a little. It’s something most of us try to avoid, soften, or sidestep. But what if the real driver is in here and not out there in the world? In the quiet ways we reject ourselves first—our dreams, our worth, our voice.

In this episode of Mind Bites, I’m joined again by emotional intelligence practitioner Mike Martin to take a deeper look at rejection—what it really is, how we internalise it, and the surprising ways we can reclaim our power from it.

We talk about how rejection can shrink us—or, with bravery, transform us. Why it’s less about what others think of us, and more about how we see ourselves. And how the stories we tell ourselves—about failure, disagreement, even love—can either close us down, or open the door to something better.

If you’ve ever felt rejected—by someone, something, or even yourself—this conversation might just help you see it in a new light.

After a decade and a half of regular dialogue in a local café, I, Renee Beale, ex-scientist turned producer and coach, decided to transform coffee with emotional intelligence practitioner Mike Martin into this podcast, to share his unique perspective on the mind and how we can use our curiosity and creativity to gain control and rediscover peace – that’s been so helpful in my own life. If you found this episode insightful, we’d love it if you could share it with others. After all minds can bite and these bite-sized conversations offer remedies.